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Princess Aiko to Graduation from Gakushuin University

March 12, 2024 - 11:14
Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, has been officially confirmed to graduate from Gakushuin University. (News On Japan)
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Decisive Action at Elementary School Saved 90 Lives in Tsunami

March 11, 2024 - 06:37
On March 10, 13 years ago, no one knew a disaster would strike the next day. Yet, an elementary school held an assembly warning that an earthquake might occur, saving the lives of 90 children. (News On Japan)
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Japan to Introduce Legislation for 20-Year Criminal Record Checks

March 8, 2024 - 09:55
The government has finalized a bill to introduce a system similar to the UK's Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure that individuals working with children do not have a history of sexual offenses. (News On Japan)
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Universities Increase "Women-Only" Admission Quotas

March 8, 2024 - 05:34
In a bid to increase the enrollment of female students in science and engineering fields, more universities in Japan are introducing "women-only" admission quotas. (News On Japan)
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Deciphering the Warmth of "和煦"

March 7, 2024 - 20:35
In Dengeki's feature "Difficult-to-Read Kanji," today's challenge is "和煦." This character is used to describe the warmth of a person's heart. (News On Japan)
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Elementary Schoolboys Dupe Classmate out of 930,000 Yen

March 5, 2024 - 07:19
A male student in Nagoya paid approximately 930,000 yen to his classmates over eight transactions. What exactly happened? (News On Japan)
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Unconventional Reports Continue to Challenge Professor

March 3, 2024 - 00:37
Have you ever submitted a report like this? A report hidden inside a fortune cookie that can't be read until you've eaten the whole thing, a report entrusted to a pigeon-shaped wood carving named "Kurukkoo-chan" and tucked inside a tube tied to its leg, or a report that can't be read at all without using infrared light, among others. (News On Japan)
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Job-Hunting Season Kicks Off, Focus on Work-Life Balance

March 1, 2024 - 16:56
Corporate briefings for students graduating in the coming spring have commenced, marking the start of the job-hunting season. (News On Japan)
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The Rise of Blood Type Ignorance Among Youth

February 29, 2024 - 06:15
A growing number of young people are unaware of their blood type, in many cases because it wasn't tested at birth, whereas in the past, it was an essential indicator for horoscopes and compatibility checks. (News On Japan)
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